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'Terrific' bid saves Alexandria $900,000

'Terrific' bid saves Alexandria $900,000 Alexandria received "terrific" news about a watermain extension project it's doing in a newly annexed area west of McKay Avenue.

By Al Edenloff , May 14, 2013

Signs of spring, and a Frisbee-throwing robot, pop up at council meeting

Signs of spring, and a Frisbee-throwing robot, pop up at council meeting Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot.

By Al Edenloff , April 23, 2013

Manufacturer to expand, new restaurant to open in Alexandria

A couple of signs that the local economy is bouncing back popped up at Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting.

By Al Edenloff , April 09, 2013

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Alexandria City Council to meet for work session Tuesday

By order of Mayor Sara Carlson the Alexandria City Council will meet in a special work session on Tuesday, April 9.

April 05, 2013

City of Alexandria won't buy Carnegie building

An idea for the city to buy the Carnegie Library Building in Alexandria has run into a wall.

By Al Edenloff , March 25, 2013

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Alexandria council hears request to revive historic downtown building

Alexandria council hears request to revive historic downtown building It’s a grand old building filled with more than 100 years of history but it’s been sitting silent and vacant for the last decade. It’s the Carnegie Building that sits across from Alexandria City Hall on 7th Avenue West that was once the home of the Douglas County Library. Now, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) wants to make it a vibrant part of the community once again.

By Al Edenloff , March 12, 2013

Fires cause $750,000 in damage in Alexandria last year, chief tells council

Fires cause $750,000 in damage in Alexandria last year, chief tells council Fires caused more than $750,000 worth of damage in the Alexandria area last year. Local firefighters prevented nearly $1 million more from going up in smoke. The numbers were presented at Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting by Fire Chief Jeff Karrow.

By Al Edenloff , February 26, 2013

Alexandria City Council joins new economic development effort

When it comes to economic development, cities in rural Minnesota are not getting their fair share compared to metro areas, according to a new partnership.

By Al Edenloff , February 11, 2013

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Alexandria powers up for $1 million electrical distribution project

Alexandria powers up for $1 million electrical distribution project The Alexandria City Council has flipped the switch on a $1 million project to improve the city’s electrical system.

By Al Edenloff , January 29, 2013

Thalman joins Alexandria City Council

Thalman joins Alexandria City Council Former Alexandria Township Supervisor Roger Thalman is Alexandria’s newest city council member.

By Al Edenloff , January 15, 2013

Alexandria bids farewell to mayor, council member

It was a night of tear-filled goodbyes and rousing applause at Wednesday's Alexandria City Council meeting for two long-standing public servants, Mayor Dan Ness and council member Elroy Frank.

By Al Edenloff , December 27, 2012

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Alexandria City Council trims budget

The Alexandria City Council tightened its budget belt by a couple of notches Monday night, adopting a levy of $5.69 million for 2013.

By Al Edenloff , December 11, 2012

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Alexandria's lodging tax proceeds rise to record levels

A 3 percent lodging tax in Alexandria is generating big bucks for promoting the local tourism scene.

By Al Edenloff , November 27, 2012

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Alexandria plans street overlay projects, drainage solutions

Coming soon to a street near you in northwest Alexandria – new overlays. At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council approved the first step in next year’s local street improvement projects.

By Al Edenloff , October 22, 2012

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Roundabout intersection proposed on Highway 29 south of Alexandria

Alexandria City Council members will meet with Douglas County commissioners tomorrow, Wednesday, to talk about a new way of flowing traffic in and around Highway 29 just south of the Interstate 94 interchange.

By Al Edenloff , October 09, 2012

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